Waterloo Regional Police have arrested Marouane Zatouf, 23, of no fixed address for a string of break-ins. They have charged him with 17 counts of theft under $5,000 and two counts of break, enter and eommit.

Police arrest man wanted in rash of student break-ins

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested a man wanted in a rash of break-ins targeting local university students.

Zatouf was wanted in connection with a number of property crimes occurring within Waterloo Region this fall. He is charged with 17 counts of theft nnder $5,000 and two counts of break, enter and commit.

On Saturday, Zatouf was located and arrested in London, Ontario by London Police. Zatouf is currently in custody and will be returned to Waterloo Region to answer to the local charges.

Police investigators allege that Zatouf targeted student residences in the university district of Waterloo in which cellphones and laptops were taken.

The investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519- 650-8500 at ext. 6399 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.